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May 10, 2023
9 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Allen Smith, Jamison D. Souza, Jacob Vaught
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
The minutes give the count as 2–0, but the roll call lists 3 Yes and 0 No; the roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“motion was seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Smith- Aye and Selectman Vaught -aye.” (second: Smith)
Vote: To waive the reading of the minutes of April 5, 2023, April 12, 2023 and April 19, 2023 meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated, if ready
To waive and approve the minutes of April 5, 2023, April 12, 2023 and April 19, 2023
Yes: Smith, VaughtAbstained: Jamison D. Souza
From the minutes
“A motion to waive and approve the minutes of April 5, 2023, April 12, 2023 and April 19, 2023 was made by Selectman Vaught and seconded by Selectman Smith 2-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the Application filed with the Licensing Board of the Town of Somerset for a Farmer-Winery Series Pouring Permit for Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery, Manager of Record Robert Russell, under Chapter 138, Section 15F of Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, for a Farmer-Winery Series Pouring Permit on the premises of Chick Marchand Park and Slade's Ferry park, in Somerset, MA occurr
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Application filed with the Licensing Board of the Town of Somerset for a Farmer-Winery Series Pouring Permit for Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery, Manager of Record Robert Russell, under Chapter 138, Section 15F of Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, for a Farmer-Winery Series Pouring Permit on the premises of Chick Marchand Park and Slade's Ferry park, in Somerset, MA occurring on Saturdays from June 3rd, 2023 to October 14th, 2023 between the hours of 10am and 1 pm and also 5 pm to 8pm was made by Selectman Vaught seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the special one day All Alcoholic Beverages License- Somerset BBQ Fest VIP Dinner at Slade's Ferry Park, Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA, Friday, May 19, 2023, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Yes: Smith, VaughtAbstained: Jamison D. Souza
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the special one day All Alcoholic Beverages License- Somerset BBQ Fest VIP Dinner at Slade's Ferry Park, Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA, Friday, May 19, 2023, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve Special one day All Alcoholic Beverages License - Somerset BBQ Fest at Slade's Ferry Park, Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA, Sunday May 21, 2023, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Yes: Smith, VaughtAbstained: Jamison D. Souza
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Special one day All Alcoholic Beverages License - Somerset BBQ Fest at Slade's Ferry Park, Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA, Sunday May 21, 2023, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
New Business- Review Application filed by Tricia Buker for Temporary Use of Town Property, Memorial Day Parade
To approve the Temporary Use of Town Property, Memorial Day Parade (from Luther Avenue to Center Street and Riverside Avenue to Wood Street) Monday, May 29, 2023- 9:00am to 12:00 am
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Use of Town Property, Memorial Day Parade (from Luther Avenue to Center Street and Riverside Avenue to Wood Street) Monday, May 29, 2023- 9:00am to 12:00 am was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Old Business - none Topics not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting
To adjourn The Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 6:46 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn The Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 6:46 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 7:36 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:36 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith)
From the Somerset Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Most votes since 2019 are roll calls with each Selectman named; we check every count against the names and quote the exact wording. The Selectmen also sit as the town’s Board of Health, so Board of Health votes are included. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Allen Smith and Todd Costa from Fall River Reporter; Joseph Bednarik from his Somerset Access TV candidate statement (2026).
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